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Abdalla

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-DAH-lah /ɑbˈdɑ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Abdullah — from Arabic abd Allah, 'servant of God; worshipper of God'High

In 30 seconds: Servant of God: Abdalla spells Abdullah — 'servant of God'. Devout, dignified, and warm.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningSpelling of Abdullah — from Arabic abd Allah, 'servant of God; worshipper of God'
U.S. rank (2025)#8251 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 399

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abdalla is a spelling of Abdullah — from Arabic abd Allah, 'servant of God; worshipper of God' (from abd, 'servant', plus Allah, 'God'). One of the most beloved and widespread of Muslim names (borne by the Prophet Muhammad's father). A devout, dignified name across the Arab and East African world (said 'ab-DAH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, servant-of-God at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Abdullah means 'servant of God; worshipper of God' in Arabic (the most beloved of names, borne by the Prophet Muhammad's father) — Abdalla is a spelling popular in East Africa; devout and dignified (said 'ab-DAH-lah').
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Abdullah — root etymology

Variations

AbdullahAbdallaAbdullahi

Nicknames

Abdu

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If you like Abdalla…

Abdullah— the standard spelling
Abdullahi— the East African form
Abdurahman— a kin Abd- name
Abdul— a fellow Abd- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abdalla mean?

Abdalla spells Abdullah — Arabic 'servant of God; worshipper of God'.

How do you pronounce Abdalla?

It's said ab-DAH-lah /ɑbˈdɑ.lɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abdalla a boy or girl name?

Abdalla is a boy's name.

How popular is Abdalla?

Abdalla is a rare name in the U.S.

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